Gaze The Art At Ocean Shores Art Expo

"When we become adults we quite easily get busy in our routine life and forget about the creativity, play and inner reflection. Cultures having art and craft as part of everyday life tend to be more balanced. Making young people realize the importance of health, happiness and innovation in any field, they are more inclined to carry this into adult life" - are the thoughts of Ric Fraser, President of Ocean Shores Art Expo.

The Ocean Shores Art Expo is one of the best in the Northern Rivers, region of New South Wales. The event is generally well regarded and often visitsed by tourists and locals from Byron Bay. The idea of the event is to buil a community event through art and allow people to gathe and celebrate special art in this special environment all while sharing the creative spirit of the region.

The expo enjoys participation of a number of locla and national artists and is the largest creative gathering in Ocean Shores, ok that not that hard, but special alone. The Art Event is ejoyed by a horde of art lovers, artists, would-be artists, art purchasers, students of art, school students and backpackers from nearby Byron Bay.

The art expo will be held during from the 24^th through to the 26^th August, 2012 and this will be 9^th annual Ocean Shores Art Expo.

‘This is what I love’ is the theme of 2012 art event and 1000’s of people are anticipated to step up and enjoy this event. Given that last year, over 1000 people enjoyed the festival and the evolving sense of community that such festivals created.

Ocean Shores Art Expo invites travellers and locals alike to get out and take a look of creative festival while being spellbound by arts of work at this exciting and ever-expanding community event.

So, enjoy this festival while staying in nearby Byron Bay and if staying in Byron Bay there is only one option and that to book your accommodation at Byron Beach Resort, an affordable beachside resort in Byron Bay. 

Be Part Of Sarah Key’s ‘Talks Back’ series in Byron Bay

"Byron Bay is the perfect community to launch my Australian ‘Talks Back’ series. I am very excited to meet you all on the 14th and 15th", expressed delighted Sarah Key.

The internationally acclaimed master physiotherapist to HRH the Prince of Wales and the British Royal Family for past more than 30 years, Sarah Key will be conducting her Australian debut lecture and workshop series of 'Sarah Key Talks Back' at Byron Bay on Monday 14 May and Tuesday 15 May, 2012.

This lecture and workshop series will include a 90 minute lecture with power point presentation and personalised 3 hour workshop titled 'This is How' to take place in the Byron Bay Community centre. The lecture and workshop 'Sarah Key Talks Back' will outline her ideas & methods of alleviating back pain & other back related problems to the participants.

This informative event will will outline her ‘5 stages of spinal breakdown’, that include, stiff spinal segment, facet joint arthropathy, acute locked back, prolapsed intervertebral disc and unstable spinal segment.

The workshop will cover the topics such as:

• How to Deal with a Spine in Crisis -- with spinal appeasing exercises
• Mobilising Your own Lumbar Spine -- hands on
• Proactive Spinal Decompression -- using the Back-Block under both, the lumbar and thoracic spine
• Why Bending is Magic for Spines?
• The Importance of Sitting Properly

The workshop, which is limited only to 25 participants and will involve particpanst be offered pillows and a yoga matt so that they be sure to enjoy a profound understanding of the issues being discussed and demonstrated during the course of this extraordinary workshop. Although strictly limited there maybe the possibility for more workshops to be conducted, however don’t take that risk.

So, guys book your tickets quickly for this Byron Bay remedial health work-shop. Of course the most affordable accommodation in Byron Bay, Byron Beach Resort will have a great range of affordable accommodation for those looking to enjoy this once in a lifetime Byron Bay event.

Those not looking to join the event are also well catered for in and around Byron Bay for those looking to enjoy some Yoga or just a relaxed holiday in Byron Bay. Book Now with us at www.byronbeachresort.com.au

History of Byron Bay

Byron Bay was carved out by a volcanic eruption that started 20 million years ago. Its lava flow spread over more than 5000 square Km in all directions, and about 100 Km out to sea, establishing todays the largest shield volcanic caldera in the Southern Hemisphere.

In 1770, Byron Bay was founded by Captain James Cook. He named it after Royal Navy officer John Byron. It was called ‘Cavanbah’ by the Bunjalong people and it was the common territory of the northern and southern tribes, the Minjangbal and the Arakwal. In 1894, Cavanbah was renamed as Byron Bay. In 1894 only the Jetty was opened at Byron Bay. In the same year railway route was opened between Lismore and Murwillumbah.

In the first decade of 20^th Century various musical, sporting, surfing and arts groups started to make Byron Bay their home. This was the start of the laid back, somewhat hippy, lifestyle that has endured until today. The most famous landmark of Byron Bay the light house was built in 1901.

In 1960s Longboard surfers arrived to Byron Bay. They marveled at the natural breaks of The Pass, Wategos, and Cosy Corner. Thus Byron Bay started to become a tourist destination for locals looking to enjoy the beautiful Byron Bay beaches and its atmosphere. I n 1973 Aquarius Festival was held in Nimbin New South Wales, Australia, and too this day Nimbin is the most hippy commune in Australia.

Byron Bay has many popular beaches suitable for and popular for surfing, whale watching, and fishing. Byron Bay is now a popular destination for Schoolies Week. It is also famous for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling.

Events in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is one of Australia’s premier festival and event destinations. Byron Bay is famous for its yoga retreats, music festivals such as the Byron Blues fest Music Festival held during Easter, Byron Bay writer’s festival, Byron Bay film festival, Byron Bay light house run, Byron Bay Surf Festivals. The Old and Gold festival is organized in the month of June and Byron Bay Triathlon is held on second Saturday of May every year. Nearly all events held in Byron Bay result in the town completely booking out of accommodation, so making early bookings are required if you wish to enjoy one of the many events that take place in Byron Bay.

Markets in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is additionally famous for its many markets. Byron Bay is home to a farmer’s market held every Thursday. The Craft’ market is held on First Sunday of every month at the Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay and the Railway Park artisan market is held on every Saturday evening. Local art and craft is showcased in this artisan’s market.

Byron Bay is a center of attraction for travelers of all ages, all backgrounds from Australia and all corners of the globe. Byron Beach Resort is an iconic location of Bryon Bay directly opposite beautiful Belongil Beach, perfect place for you to enjoy all of the amazing events and activities that Byron Bay offers.